“How long is a hospital stay after a colon biopsy?”

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“How long is a hospital stay after a colon biopsy?”

I will have a colon biopsy. How long is a hospital stay after a colon biopsy?

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**Dr. Radu Constantine** Surgeon Ozark, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Radu Constantine Surgeon Ozark, AL

There is no stay in the hospital after a colonoscopy with biopsies.

**Dr. Sandy Abdelkedous** Surgeon Torrance, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sandy Abdelkedous Surgeon Torrance, CA

Usually no admission unless there are complications. A biopsy is typically
done outpatient during a colonscopy.

**Dr. Fawzu Mohammadu** Family Practitioner Bristol, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Fawzu Mohammadu Family Practitioner Bristol, CT

You should be able to go home the same day unless you have other risks factors

**Dr. Steen W. Jensen** Surgeon Quincy, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steen W. Jensen Surgeon Quincy, CA

Vague question but in general biopsies are done during a colonoscopy which is usually an outpatient procedure.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Normally ambulatory, no stay, unless complication.